“Partisanship, bitterness, gridlock, and vitriol are current staples of American politics. Gone are the days in which citizens felt a kinship or familiarity with the men and women who represent them in public office. Extreme partisanship and political polarization have created political caricatures. Chair Chats is a web series where South Carolinians can bypass political caricatures and get a more personal and in-depth glimpse of our national and local leaders. As the First in the South Democratic Primary, we are particularly fortunate to have almost all the 2016 Democratic candidates for President of the United States participate in these interviews.”